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MX08 NJO

2008 Jaguar Xf

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

158,478 mi
Last recorded158,478 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xf77,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 NJO
MakeJaguar
ModelXf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 158,478 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 158,383 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 158,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn middle one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn middle one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 156,661 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe / structure/ suspension parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2024 156,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe / structure/ suspension parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 152,041 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 152,041 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 147,199 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

main beam switch deteriorated

Fail 13 Dec 2022 147,192 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

main beam switch deteriorated

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 141,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 138,011 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides towards borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 134,231 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 127,957 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 127,957 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 114,138 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 90,775 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 88,319 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 83,719 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 80,088 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 68,065 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 68,056 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 55,325 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 55,325 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 43,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 43,745 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xf?

Based on 1,374,522 MOT tests across 118,872 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
6,450
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
118,872
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,779
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,809
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,074
Registration plate lamp not working 6,726
position lamp(s) not working 6,585
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MX08 NJO is a 2008 Jaguar Xf in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xf models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 77,475 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,779 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX08 NJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xf typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar Xf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MX08 NJO registered?

MX08 NJO is a 2008 Jaguar Xf, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is MX08 NJO safe to buy?

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